Capt. Jordan Landry pays preschoolers a surprise visit

SANFORD — Captain Jordan Landry visited The Creative Learning Corner Preschool on Wednesday, June 5, and enjoyed a morning of patriotism with the young students.

Landry, a Sanford native, is currently serving in the U.S. Army. He has been stationed in Germany for the past three years.

Landry’s visit to the preschool was a surprise — his nephew, Braeden, is in the class and hadn’t seen his uncle in more than two years.

Landry read a story to the children — “Good Night, America,” by Adam Gamble — and recited the Pledge of Allegiance with them. The class presented him with a special “handprint flag” to share with his company when he reports to his new home base in Texas.

Landry, dressed in military clothing, explained to the youngsters the various patches on his uniform.

Teacher Karen Gould said her students told Landry, “You are my hero,” “Thank you for keeping us safe,” and “I am glad I know the Pledge like Captain Jordan.”

Gould called Landry’s visit a “great opportunity” for her students to “meet a local soldier.”